6.5 Special 66 years old

6.5 Special

A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.

Credits

6.5 Special Cast

Name Character
Finlay Currie He was 80, 90 years old when he died
Dickie Valentine He was 28, 41 years old when he died as Himself
Jim Dale He was 22, now 88 years old as Himself
Petula Clark She was 25, now 91 years old as Herself
Avril Leslie as Judy
Josephine Douglas She was 30, 60 years old when she died
Freddie Mills He was 38, 46 years old when he died as HImself
Pete Murray He was 11, now 54 years old as Himself
Diane Todd She was 20, 72 years old when she died as Anne
Lonnie Donegan He was 26, 71 years old when he died as Himself

6.5 Special Crew

Name Department
Norman Hudis as Writer. He was 34 (92) years old when He died Writing
Alfred Shaughnessy as Director. He was 41 (89) years old when He died Directing
6.5 Special poster
6.5 Special (66 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, March 01, 1958
  • Runtime: 85 minutes